May. 28 - May. 29

Thirteen-year-old María is having trouble in school, so her mom sends her to stay with her Coahuiltecan grandmother in distant Laredo for discipline and perspective. There, María is told an ancient story of young Yana Wana, who followed a revered deer to find water to save her people. Yana Wana’s story exposes​ an amazing and unknown ancestral connection to the bluebonnet that gives María a renewed sense of self and family pride. You may have read one version in school; now we invite you to come see the legend through the eyes of Yana Wana in this unique all-indigenous production. A beautiful, original play that illustrates the power of heritage and the value of one’s own story – especially one as ancient as the petroglyphs of Texas.

The Indigenous Cultures Institute and Teatro Vivo are seeking performers for Yana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet, a one-act play for young people. This production will include daytime performances for local schools, and touring performances to other Texas cities and towns. All actors must identify as Indigenous/Native American and/or Latina/Latino/Latinx/Mexican/Mexican American. All roles require some singing ability.

Actors should prepare a monologue approximately 1-2 minutes in length. You may be asked to do a cold read of scenes from the play at the audition. Those with little or no experience are encouraged to audition. Please come prepared with a headshot or photo, and a resume.

Upcoming Auditions

CTX Live Theatre is a project — or maybe no more than a hobby, bordering on a quiet
obsession — devoted to supporting live narrative theatre in Central Texas. It is
maintained by Michael Meigs and fueled by the passion of the theatre community in
the Austin–San Antonio area.